Since it’s one of still privately-held companies, you can be certain that Chopard always offers the utmost precision of their craft and we’ll give you a list of 9 most expensive Chopard watches. Swiss company deals in both affordable and exclusive luxury and their price tags span from within reason to exorbitant. Aside from their regular lineup that includes jewelry, accessories, and watches, they have been known to produce some extravagant oddballs like $1.1 million Super Ice Cube Watch, and especially the 201-carat Chopard. Latter of the two costs no less than $25 million and is actually the most expensive watch ever made. If that’s too rich for your blood, try giving Rolex a shot by looking at our list of 11 most expensive Rolex watches in the world. You might find them rather expensive still, but at least, you can supply yourself and the rest of your family with Rolexes for the rest of your life with the money Chopard’s masterpiece requires.
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As mentioned above, Chopard is still in private possession, but not within the Chopard family, however. It was sold to the Scheufele’s back in 1963 – 103 years after its establishment. With current owners being both watchmakers and jewelers, it’s easy to figure out how Chopard has managed to reach its current exclusive status. They are producing timepieces of the utmost quality, made out of top-class materials and powered by the famous L.U.C movement. All in all, they are making genuine Swiss watches intended for people with deeper pockets.
While there are some unique Chopard watches that warrant exorbitant price tags as seen above – we’ll only consider current models. Some of them can easily be bought for less than $10,000, but our list of 9 most expensive Chopard watches will feature at least ten times larger price tags. We won’t make a difference between collections, materials and timepiece’s genders, and will list all currently available models, sorted exclusively by their respective stickers. Forgive us if we fail to list a few of 2015 year limited edition models. Swiss watchmakers are like the Swiss bankers – full of secrets. Some time has to pass in order for prices of these new high-end luxury models to be revealed to us.
9. L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon
Price: $146,270
This Louis-Ulysse Chopard movement (named by the founder) timepiece is a part of the new limited edition and comes in 100 units (goes by the reference number 161929-5001). Its 43mm case is made out of 18K rose gold, while its bracelet is furbished out of high-quality brown alligator leather. Silver grained dial adds some contrast to otherwise warm colors, while the back case is classic see-through. Triple Certification Tourbillon’s L.U.C 02.13-L movement features no less than 224 parts which is one of the reasons for its hefty price tag.
8. L.U.C Tourbillon Esprit De Fleurier
Price: $160,000
Model going by the reference number of 161911-1001 is made out of white gold and has black alligator leather strap. It too is a part of the new, limited edition and comes in only 15 pieces. Apart from the exquisite L.U.C 02.10-L1 movement, it’s most unique detail is open-worked gold dial which allows you to admire watch’s mechanical movement from the front – not just through transparent sapphire crystal back case.
7. L.U.C Perpetual T
Price: $166,500
Yet another limited edition wrist watch made in only 25 copies, Perpetual T with L.U.C 02.15-L movement comes with black alligator leather strap and platinum bezel. Under the gold-guilloche silver dial beats the heart sewn together out of 353 parts. The biggest visual differences between Perpetual T (reference 161940-9001) and previous couple of models are the presence of perpetual calendar, 24-hour scale, power reserve indicator, date and four-year leap-year cycle.
6. Imperiale 40mm White Gold And Diamonds
Price: $201,380
Unlike the previous trio, which are part of the L.U.C Collection and men’s watches, this 40mm white gold with diamonds piece is part of Imperiale Collection and lady’s watch at that. It goes by the reference number 384239-1002 and features white gold, and diamond adorned bracelet. Similar model with crocodile strap (384239-1003) costs $176,240 in retail. Chopard 01.03-C movement is responsible for this unit’s well-being and precision. Finally, dial too follows the same pattern as the bezel, and comes set with diamonds.
5. Imperiale 40mm Rose Gold And Diamonds
Price: $312,790
As its name suggests, this 40mm lady’s Imperiale is quite similar to number 6 piece from our list of 9 most expensive Chopard watches. Unlike its counterpart, however, this one going under the reference number 384239-5004 has a rose gold bezel and bracelet. They are also adorned with diamonds, and so is the dial. Finally, these two pieces get the same movements as well.
4. Imperiale 40mm Rose Gold, Rubies And Diamonds
Price: $400,000
This extravagant lady’s watch going by the reference number 384240-5002 features a rose gold case, and baguette-cut diamonds and rubies all over the bezel and lugs. Red alligator glossy strap combines rather well with the ruby’s gradient while offering a unique level of sophistication to its lucky wearer. There’s a smaller 36mm unit too, going by the reference code 384275-5001, and it costs around $345,000.
3. L.U.C 150 All-In-One
Price: $421,800
This limited edition men’s watch is available in a couple of versions. Rose gold version is referenced under the code 161925-5001, while one made out of white gold goes by the reference 161925-1001. Both have the same movement (L.U.C 05.01-L), black alligator strap and gold guilloche-worked dial. Former, however, features gold hands and Roman numerals, while latter comes with the darker option.
2. L.U.C Tourbillon
Price: $660,600
Simple name, reference number 171933-1001, black alligator leather strap, white gold bezel and baguette-set gem dial are only things you should know about this exquisite piece of time measuring apparatus. Oh, and it’s the most expensive Chopard’s men’s watch currently offered. Needless to say, it only comes in 25 units and features L.U.C 02.01-L mechanical movement composed out of 224 pieces.
1. A Fabulous Lady’s Diamond Tourbillon Watch
Price: $685,000
Don’t blame us – we didn’t name it. Name aside, this 25-unit limited lady’s timepiece exhibits manufacturer’s prolific L.U.C 02.05-L mechanical movement. Its case is made out of rose gold, but you won’t see much of it due to full body diamond coverage that makes this piece so extravagant. Matt pink alligator leather strap further distinguishes it from the rest. You’ll find it under the reference 171914-5001. It certainly is worth the look, otherwise it wouldn’t have topped our list of 9 most expensive Chopard watches.
